Thanks to our new World Languages Chair, Amy Jonas, The Pine School has a unique opportunity to host two Chilean high school students for 10 weeks this winter!  Florencia and Francisca (both 17) are Chilean students currently attending El Colegio Nazaret in Santiago, Chile and will be spending their “summer holiday” studying at The Pine School.  They will arrive on December 29, 2010 (approximate) and return to Chile on March 15, 2011 (approximate).  Both girls are looking forward to attending classes at The Pine School, enhancing their English language skills, experiencing the American family lifestyle and sharing their own Chilean culture and language with all of us!  
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity for your family to host Florencia or Francisca, please contact Beth Lettengarver ASAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Middle School boys and girls sweep the TCAC's first cross country meet of the season!  Shown here – the Knight Pride of three of our high school students assisting with the middle school race (Avery Camp ‘14, Liam Clarke ‘14 and Ryan Edwards ‘14) along with the boys' 1^st and 2^nd place finishers, Christopher Textor ‘18 and AJ Lettengarver ‘15. 

Attention: Students and Parents 

School photos are scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  Students should have received order forms by now.  Here are a few reminders:

Please fill out the order form and return it to your homeroom teacher/advisor with payment by Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  

1. The order form MUST be completed with payment and sent in prior to picture day in order for you to receive pictures.
2. Checks should be made payable to: LIFETOUCH.
3. The background for all students will be BLUE.
4. All students will have their pictures taken whether they have ordered anything or not; as this is the photo that will be used for the yearbook.
5. After you receive the pictures, you may order more but only if you originally placed an order.
6.  If you are dissatisfied with the pictures (i.e. eyes closed, head turned) the photographers will return for re-takes on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
7. The dress code for picture day is as follows:

Early Learning and Pre-k students: regular school uniform

Kindergarten through 6^th grade: dress uniform – No blazers

7^th -12^th grade: dress uniform, including blazers (Please note: If you prefer to bring your own blazer you may do so, however, The Parent’s Association will have blazers available in various sizes for all to use!) 

Overseas trip for Sophomores,Juniors and Seniors, Spring Break 2011
The Pine School is planning a trip to beautiful Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, exclusively for Pine School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, for Spring Break 2011. Included in the first portion of the trip will be a visit to the capital city, Quito, as well as side trips to the famous market town of Otavalo nestled gently in the Andes Mountains, and the Middle of the World Monument at the equator. The second portion will include visits to several spectacular locations in the world famous Galapagos Islands! Then, another stop in the coastal city of Guayaquil. Trip chaperones will be Mr. Gioffi and Ms. Cevallos.

This trip is offered to Pine School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only. Spaces are limited so if you would like to participate in this remarkable adventure in the real 'Middle Earth,' and would like to check eligibility requirements, send the following information by email to Mr. Gioffi ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at the upper school campus:

• student's full name  (exactly as it appears on his/her U.S. Passport)
• student's date of birth
• the age the student will be in April 2011
• his/her grade level in April 2011
• your full name (the parent)
• an email address and telephone number (with area code) where you (the parent) can most easily be reached

Eligibility criteria for students will be used to determine if the student will be able to join the group, and trip participants must have a U.S. passport that will be valid at least six months after the time of the trip. Spanish language ability is not a requirement but, a desire to explore, learn and exchange a bit of culture is - so don't delay!